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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Edinburgh from £250

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — EDI
15 Aug — 22 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Edinburgh

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 July 2026.

Wed 2/902:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/119:55
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£587
Wed 19/822:30
SHA
-
EDI
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/807:55
EDI
-
SHA
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£589
Fri 4/902:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/119:55
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£592
Thu 3/901:55
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/119:55
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£597
Wed 2/902:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/121:40
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£608
Fri 4/902:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/121:40
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£612
Tue 18/814:50
SHA
-
EDI
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/806:15
EDI
-
SHA
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£613
Wed 2/902:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/110:50
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£615
Thu 3/901:55
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/121:40
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£617
Tue 28/720:50
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/818:05
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7£618
Fri 4/902:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/117:55
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£624
Sat 29/819:00
SHA
-
EDI
1 stop19h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 4/110:50
EDI
-
SHA
1 stop14h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 14/7£679

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£587

One-way from

£250
2/9-5/1
  • 2/9-5/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Edinburgh
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19/8
  • 19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • Shanghai to Edinburgh
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 16 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 19/8

22:30-00:20

2 stops32h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 31/8

07:55-17:45

2 stops26h 50m

£589

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/7

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/8

18:05-22:10

2 stops21h 05m

£618

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/7

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/8

18:05-18:25

1 stop17h 20m

£663

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/12

22:55-09:40

1 stop18h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/12

10:40-08:15

1 stop37h 35m

£671

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/9

07:55-15:55

1 stop39h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

10:40-06:25

1 stop36h 45m

£691

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 19/8

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 31/8

12:00-17:45

1 stop22h 45m

£693

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 18/8

13:50-18:35

3 stops35h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/8

13:05-17:00

3 stops20h 55m

£766
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/9

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/1

10:50-09:35

1 stop14h 45m

£776

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/9

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/1

10:50-09:35

1 stop14h 45m

£776

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 16/9

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

12:00-17:45

1 stop22h 45m

£891

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Shanghai?

    Most people fly into Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight to Edinburgh from Shanghai. On average, Turnhouse has 0 inbound flights from Shanghai per day from 0 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    Airlines like Hainan Airlines fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh in about 19h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 5593 mi between Shanghai and Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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